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Zalingei Airport (ZLX)

Zalingei, Sudan · small airport · 12.944° 23.563° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeZLX
ICAO CodeHSZA
Typesmall airport
NameZalingei Airport
MunicipalityZalingei
CountrySudan
ContinentAF
Latitude12.944° N
Longitude23.563° E
Elevation2953 ft
Climate ZoneTropical
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountrySudan
ISO Code
RegionZalingei
Continent CodeAF
IANA TimezoneAfrica/Khartoum
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+2
DST Offset
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: November – February
Cooler dry season across Africa
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Dry: Nov–FebWet: Mar–Oct

✈ Airlines Serving ZLX

ET — Ethiopian AirlinesMS — EgyptAirSA — South African AirwaysKQ — Kenya Airways

🌡 Climate — Tropical (12.9°N)

Jan
30°
22°
Feb
30°
22°
Mar
31°
22°
Apr
31°
23°
May
31°
23°
Jun
31°
23°
Jul
30°
22°
Aug
30°
22°
Sep
30°
22°
Oct
30°
22°
Nov
30°
22°
Dec
30°
22°
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on tropical latitude zone

✨ AI-Enhanced Insights

Zalingei Airport (ZLX/HSZA) is a small airstrip serving Zalingei, the capital of Central Darfur in western Sudan. It primarily supports light aircraft, charter, and humanitarian flights rather than regular commercial service. Its location close to town makes it a practical but basic access point for the Zalingei area.

💡 Local Tip
A frequent visitor would confirm the flight and airstrip conditions with the operator or local handler shortly before departure, since weather and operational changes can alter schedules quickly.
🚖 Getting There

Most travelers reach Zalingei Airport by taxi, private car, or pre-arranged pickup from Zalingei town. Public transport to the terminal is not reliable, so arrange your ride in advance. During the rainy season, allow extra time because unpaved roads and airstrip conditions can slow access.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the airport codes for Zalingei Airport?
A: Zalingei Airport uses IATA code ZLX and ICAO code HSZA.

Q: Are there scheduled passenger flights to Zalingei?
A: Regular scheduled commercial service is limited or unavailable; most movements are charter, humanitarian, or private light aircraft.

Q: How far is the airport from Zalingei town?
A: The airport is located close to Zalingei, typically a short drive to the town center depending on local road conditions.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: Expect only basic small-airport facilities, with limited passenger amenities, so plan accordingly.
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ELF El Fasher Airport El Fasher, Sudan 204.7 km 127.2 mi View →
AEH Abeche Airport Abeche, Chad 310.8 km 193.1 mi View →
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